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Law school alumnus graduated at 19
Creighton University School of Law, where Daniel J. Gross graduated in 1916 at age 19, continues to educate future legal professionals and inspire generations of aspiring attorneys. What were you doing at 19? Probably studying, hanging out with friends, maybe partying. Well, Daniel J. Gross was graduating from Creighton Law....
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Creighton ILAC reaches new milestone
Creighton University officially announced over 50 years of service for their Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC), marking a new milestone in the program’s history. Created through a long term partnership with the Centro de Educación para la Salud Integral (CESI), Creighton has supported over 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students, from the Phoenix and Omaha campus, to participate in over 200 service projects across the Dominican Republic (DR). Service projects include healthcare services or the construction of a community aqueduct or greenhouse.
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For Generations, The UNL Dairy Store In Lincoln Has Been Serving University-Made Ice Cream And Cheese
Sweet corn ice cream. It sounds like a county fair dare, but students on a Nebraska college campus have been scooping it for people who drive across town just to try it. The shop behind it got started back in 1917. Back then, it sold milk to anyone who remembered to bring their own cup.
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Two Students Bring Home Gold at Tournavelt
Two of Atlantic High School’s speech and debate members took home first place trophies on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines. Interpretation (Acting) Captain David Blake, Ean Bloomfield, Aubrey Flood, Public Address Captain John McCurdy, and Coach Trisha Koenig attended the Tournavelt tournament. On Friday they competed in events such as acting and informational speeches. Blake did a humorous interpretation piece where he placed first. Blake also competed in oral interpretation, “which is just like a mix of multiple acting pieces in one.” Bloomfield participated in dramatic interpretation. Dramatic interpretation is an acting event. “It’s on more serious topics and is usually a 10-minute piece,” Blake said. Bloomfield placed third.
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22 Days for 22 Students
For many students, the act of getting to school can be harder than actually being there. Between the early time needed to wake up and the knowledge of what awaits once a student enters the building, attending almost feels impossible at times. However, the chance to earn little prizes at the end of the month can be an incentive to go to school regardless of their struggles.
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Building the Best: Dr. Brauer’s vision for Southwest Iowa
AHS Principal Dr. Jim Brauer wants students and staff to believe that Atlantic can become the best high school in Southwest Iowa. He says there’s no specific plan to reach that goal. Instead, it’s a phrase that the community can rally behind. Brauer said he believes that the first step is thinking and acting like Atlantic is already capable of being the best.
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Underwood pining for consistency ahead of second round matchup with South Central Calhoun
(Underwood) -- There was hardly any stopping Underwood football once the Eagles got things rolling on Friday night. As the Eagles enter the second round of the Class 1A playoffs, their never-ending quest for consistency continues as they face South Central Calhoun. "We're feeling good," Coach Nate Mechaelsen said. "Playing...
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Clarinda Football facing undefeated opponent on the road in Round Two of playoffs
(Clarinda) -- Clarinda is looking to play all over high level play in the next round of the Class 2A football playoffs after a dominant 49-14 win over Pella Christian. Clarinda Head Coach Conner Hanafan said his team’s performance Friday was the result of executing its game plan on both sides of the ball.
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Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released
LINCOLN, Neb. - The 2026 Nebraska high school football playoffs have arrived. Each class will feature a 16-team bracket with the opening round happening on Friday, Oct. 30. The following rounds will each be on the next Friday until the finals. Classes D-3 and D-6 will have their championships on Friday, Nov. 20 at Cope Stadium in Kearney. Classes D-2, D-1 and A will play their championships on Monday, Nov. 23 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Classes C-2, C-1 and B will round out the season at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 24.
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AHS Alum Clark Pellett Wins Stratton Award
AHS grad Clark Pellett recently won the Iowa High School Press Association (IHSPA) Stratton Award for contribution to journalism. The award was presented to Pellet at the IHSPA Conference in Iowa City on Oct. 22. Allison Berryhill, English teacher and journalism advisor at AHS, nominated Pellett for the award because of his large contributions to the journalism program. Pellett currently funds the Thane Hascal and Media Now Scholarships.
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St. Albert pulls away from Gehlen for opening round football win
COUNCIL BLUFFS — The Gehlen Catholic football team led 9-7 in the second quarter, but Class A No. 7-ranked St. Albert scored 28 unanswered points to come away with a 35-9 win in the first round of the playoffs on Friday. The Jays were able to block a punt...